Laboratory Assistant

AskBio Inc., a wholly owned and independently operated subsidiary of Bayer AG, is a fully integrated gene therapy company dedicated to developing life-saving medicines and changing lives. The company maintains a portfolio of clinical programs across a range of neuromuscular, central nervous system, cardiovascular, and metabolic disease indications with a clinical-stage pipeline that includes investigational therapeutics for congestive heart failure, limb-girdle muscular dystrophy, multiple system atrophy, Parkinson’s disease, and Pompe disease. AskBio’s gene therapy platform includes Pro10™, an industry-leading proprietary cell line manufacturing process, and an extensive array of capsids and promoters. With global headquarters in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, and European headquarters in Edinburgh, Scotland, the company has generated hundreds of proprietary capsids and promoters, several of which have entered pre-clinical and clinical testing.

Our vision: Pioneering science to create transformative molecular medicines.

Our mission: Lead innovative science and drive clinical outcomes to transform people's lives.

Our principles:

• Advance innovative science by pushing boundaries. 

• Bring transformative therapeutics to patients in need.  

• Provide an environment for employees to reach their fullest potential.  

Our values:

• Be a Pioneer. We are not afraid of the impossible and to innovate to make gene therapies accessible to those in need.

• Cultivate Collaboration. Strive to be the best teammate, actively listen, openly communicate, and embrace diverse points of view.

• Embrace Responsibility. We are humbled by the enormity of our mission.  We hold a relentless commitment to advance science and clinical outcomes for our patients, families, and caregivers.

• Raise the Bar. Continuously drive improvements and efficiencies. Seek and provide constructive feedback. Have a bias for learning and action.

• Act with Uncompromising Integrity. Be honest, transparent, and committed to doing what’s right in every situation. Make clear commitments and follow through.

Position Summary

The Lab Assistant II, Bioanalytical, will report to the Director, Bioanalytical, and will participate in the general lab operations and sample management activities in support of AskBio programs. This is an on-site lab-based position in Morrisville, NC and prior experience with a laboratory information management system (LIMS) for sample management, accessioning, and tracking is required. The ideal candidate would have experience assisting in laboratory operations to facilitate lab-based personnel, including equipment calibration, lab ordering, and maintenance of lab supplies. Candidates will also have the opportunity to contribute to expanding the capabilities of the internal LIMS system. Knowledge of gene therapy and prior experience in a regulated lab space is preferred but not required.

This position is on site in RTP, NC and will report to the Director, Bioanalysis.

Job Responsibilities

• Receive, accession, and manage samples using laboratory information management system (LIMS)

• Identify, sort, and organize samples from LIMS in preparation for downstream analysis by scientific staff

• Coordinate sample requests, manage confirmation of sample receipt, and resolve sample discrepancies with external vendors in collaboration with internal stakeholders

• Prepare samples for archiving based on internal standard operating procedures (SOPs) and regulations

• Maintain inventories and/or place orders of reagents and materials needed for internal projects to support timely execution of lab work

•  Ensure lab areas are clean and organized, and that equipment, supplies, and raw materials are available for use

• Receive internal shipments and ensure delivery to scientific team members to maintain chain of custody

• Assist in maintaining, organizing, and coordinating routine maintenance and calibration scheduling of laboratory equipment including temperature control units

• Build and maintain static and variable master data within LabVantage LIMS

• Maintain critical data and metadata within LabVantage LIMS, including but not limited to Consumables, Electronic Worksheets, Test Methods and support post-implementation optimization and continuous improvement efforts

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry, or related field with 1 year of relevant work experience OR High School Diploma and 5+ years of relevant work experience

• Prior experience working in an industry lab setting and familiarity with lab consumables and common reagents

• Ability to multitask among multiple projects and teams, and work in a fast-paced, highly interactive environment 

• Self-motivated, organized, and capable of troubleshooting independently

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)  

• Excellent communication skills with ability to collaborate with colleagues across multiple communication platforms including e-mail, Microsoft Teams, and Sharepoint sites

Preferred Education, Experience and Skills

• Prior work in a regulated lab environment

• Hands-on experience with LIMS sample management including sample accessioning, management, and maintenance of chain of custody

• Relevant knowledge and industrial experience with gene therapy, including AAV and/or lentiviral-based platforms

AskBio Inc. (AskBio) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected status prohibited under Federal, State or local laws. All employment decisions are based on valid job‐related requirements. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our website, you may request a reasonable accommodation to express interest in a specific opening by calling us at (919) 561-6210 or sending us an email at careers@askbio.com.

Agencies:  Please do not contact any employee at AskBio about this requisition.  Any resume submitted by a recruitment agency to any employee at AskBio, through any medium, will be deemed the sole property of AskBio unless the agency was engaged by AskBio Talent Acquisition team to recruit for that position.  All agencies must have a prior executed service agreement with AskBio prior to any search engagement.  If a candidate who was submitted outside of the AskBio agency process is hired by AskBio, no fee or payment of any kind will be paid to the agency.